8 Prosperous Chinese Courses

In Mandarin, the number eight, or "ba," sounds similar to the word that means "prosper" or "wealth"; therefore, eight is considered lucky in Chinese culture. Today being 08.08.08 is an incredibly fortuitous day that has me in the mood for Chinese food. Since this Asian civilization has existed for thousands of years, its people are highly attuned to texture, flavor, color, and aroma. Here, I've included a medley of dishes with flavors that are inspired by the various regions of China.

Potstickers With Spicy Dipping Sauce

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It's popular in Chinese culture to prepare dumplings by skillet-frying them (like in this recipe), as well as by boiling them.

Hot and Sour Soup

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One of China's greatest comfort foods, hot and sour soup can be altered to be more sour or less hot depending on your palate's preference.